spherize

English

A spherized W

Alternative forms

• spherise

Etymology

From sphere +‎ -ize.

Verb

spherize (third-person singular simple present spherizes, present participle spherizing, simple past and past participle spherized)

1. (transitive, computer graphics) To cause to appear as if on the surface of a sphere.
2. (transitive, manufacturing) To form or force into a spherical shape.

   The particles were spherized by flame-spraying.

Derived terms

• spherization

See also

• spheroidize